![]() Sure, running bamboo will grow taller and faster, but with its aggressive nature, it usually becomes a maintenance nightmare. It also takes them a few years to fill out and become dense. Note that although evergreen, Magnolias do drop some brown leaves and seed heads which could be a maintenance issue. Or just use a single one to block a sight line and expect it to get 8-10′ wide and 15-20′ tall. Plant about 4 feet apart and keep pruned to act as a tall hedge. With their large, fragrant flowers in spring, Little Gem Magnolias add elegance to the garden. ![]() Little Gem Magnolia – Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ Although slower growing, Star Jasmine is a favorite because it looks great all year and has amazingly fragrant flowers. Vines like Akebia or Evergreen Clematis are fast growing and will provide year round coverage. You can add height to a fence by attaching a tall trellis in front of it. Evergreen vine on a trellisĪ vine on a trellis is an excellent way to create a screen or divider without taking up much valuable real estate. But if you’re looking for something different, here are some ideas that offer more than just screening. These are all perfectly suited to do the job. Examples of these are Columnar Norway Spruce, Skyrocket Juniper, Italian Cypress, Incense Cedar, Leyland Cypress, and your common Aborvitae. Some of the most common plants to screen unwanted views are tall, narrow, fast-growing, evergreen conifers which look more or less the same. There are other ways to solve these issues with plants while adding interest and beauty to your landscape. ![]() Or maybe you have a large property and just want to block the view of a junkyard down the road. Has your neighbor decided to build an ADU with windows facing directly into your back yard? Maybe they’ve added another story to their house or a 2nd floor deck that makes you feel exposed.
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